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Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing Recipe

This stunning Apple, Dried Cherry & Pecan Salad, adapted from a Mountain Town Station Brewing Company recipe (Bon Appetit, Sept 2002), is the perfect holiday side dish or light lunch! Easy to make yet impressive to serve, this recipe features crisp apples, sweet dried cherries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy maple-dijon dressing. Easily customizable – substitute dried cranberries for cherries, use glazed or spiced pecans, or swap pears for apples. Adjust the dressing for your preferred creaminess by altering the sour cream, vinegar, and oil.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 320.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing

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Ingredients for Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing

  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Pure Maple Syrup
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Mixed Baby Greens
  • Granny Smith Apples
  • Dried Tart Cherry
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves

How to Make Apple Dried Cherry And Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing

  1. **Make the Dressing:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar until smooth.
  2. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil until the dressing thickens slightly.
  3. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. **Prepare the Salad:** In a large bowl, gently toss together 5 cups mixed greens, 1 medium apple (cored and thinly sliced), 1/2 cup dried cherries, and 1/2 cup pecan halves.
  5. Add enough dressing to lightly coat the salad. Don't overdress!
  6. Divide the salad evenly among serving plates.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining pecan halves over each salad.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

69g

Fat

20g

Carbs

7g

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